Argos to close Sligo store for final time today
The Argos store in Sligo is close permanently from 5pm this evening. All 30 remaining outlets in the Republic of Ireland are to shut their doors for the final time today, resulting in over 500 employees losing their jobs. In January, Argos’ parent company Sainsbury’s announced a plan…
Sligo Rovers woes deepen following UCD loss
Sligo Rovers struggles in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division continued on Friday night as bottom-of-table UCD came from a goal down to win 2-1 at UCD Bowl. Rovers remain third from bottom in the table despite the loss as the team below them, Cork City, lost 2-0 to Derry…
Gardai in Donegal sound another warning over scammers impersonating Gardai
Gardai in Donegal have sounded another warning over scammers impersonating Gardai. It follows a number of reports of people in the region being targeted via email. Gardai in Donegal say they are aware of a current email based scam/ fraud where an individual receives correspondence claiming to be…
Ireland West Airport annual 5k runway fun run to take place in September
Ireland West Airport has announced that it’s annual 5k runway fun run will take place on the runway at Ireland West Airport on Saturday September 9th at 7pm. Runners and walkers will take-off down the runway at 7pm and complete a 5km course with a difference. All are…
Delays on N17 expected following road traffic collision
Motorists travelling on the N17 between Sligo and Tubbercurry are being advised to expect delays following a road traffic collision. Traffic is down to one lane at Achonry Creamery. No further information is available at this time.
Large area of south Donegal hit by water outage
A significant number of homes and businesses are currently without water in south Donegal. The major outage is affecting Corker Lane, Acres, Cashel, Cashellackan, Ballyshannon and surrounding areas following a burst water main. Crews are currently on scene carrying out repairs to the burst water main and it is estimated that…
Deposits yet to be returned to students affected by Sligo accommodation debacle
The president of the ATU Sligo Students’ Union is warning that students are being left ‘frustrated’ and ‘anxious’ as a significant amount of student accommodation will no longer be available from September. It was confirmed this month that between four and five hundred students lived in the Benbulben and Milligan…